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 In 2006 The Grey Mare Society (our group of ladies over 50 who ride together) decided to combine a fall trail ride with raising funds to fight breast cancer. We thought that rather than riding for a national organization, we would support organizations that directly help the breast cancer victims in our area. So we organized a trail ride to benefit The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition and Breast Cancer Awareness - Cumberland Valley. I am a survivor and am personally aware of how much good both of these groups do. Their web sites are in the links to the left.
We were astounded by the response in 2006, and the 2007 ride more than doubled the money we raised in 2006. The 2008 ride was October 4 in Michaux Forest at Mont Alto, and again we are so very thankful for the response of the riders and their sponsors. It was a glorious day and the turning leaves made the forest even more beautiful. Please go to the links at the left for pictures and information about the rides. If you were a participant, your picture may be included.
The fourth annual Grey Mare Society Ride the Trail to a Cure will be Saturday, September 26, 2009. This is a 3 to 4 hour ride on wide trails through the Michaux forest. Enjoy a delicious hot lunch after the ride. For sponsor forms, ride and prize informationup dated silent auction items go to the Grey Mare 2009 Ride button on the left. (In answer to a recent question - MEN are welcome.)
For information on completed and scheduled 2009 Ride the Trail to a Cure Rides, go to the Other 2009 Rides button on the left. If you or your club would like to have a ride to support a state or local breast cancer organization, please contact us through the Contact Us button and we will send you information and include your ride on this site.
The Pennsylvania Equine Council (PEC) supported breast cancer awareness and the Ride the Trail to a Cure at the Harrisburg World Horse Expo. Every helper wore pink shirts with the PEC logo on one side and ours on the other. The interest was phenomenal. The Expo was a huge success and the Grey Mares sincerely thank everyone who was involved.
As trail riders and members, we appreciate the mission of the PEC: "The overall goals and aims of the PEC are to make it easier, more affordable, safer and more enjoyable to own equines and participate in equestrian sports in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."
"To be effective, the PEC needs to hear from, garner support from and be able to communicate with all the state's horse owners. Pennsylvania ranks fourth in the United States in numbers of horses -- our numbers are large and impressive. If we work together, we can ensure a healthy industry with the infrastructure, laws and protection we need to make Pennsylvania a great place to own and ride horses for generations to come."
For more information about the Pennsylvania Equine Council and membership opportunities, go to: www.pennsylvaniaequinecouncil.com .
Breast cancer is a disease that affects almost everyone, whether it is you, a friend, or a loved one. A reporter who attended this year's ride wrote in her article that in the 3 hours we were on the trail, 60 women were diagnosed with breast cancer. That's an eye opening statistic. Early detection saved my life, and it is our hope that while we are on the trail to a cure, we will help to bring awareness of this disease and encourage women to do self examinations and to have mammograms.
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